Steampunk is now rich with memes and has its place in pop culture, but what was it like before Steampunk was an established subculture? Where does Steampunk overlap with glamour magic and the occult?

Deborah Castellano reflects on ten years of her experience with both from her time starting the first Steampunk convention to now, waiting for her first book to be published this summer with Llewellyn. She will be reading from her current essay and taking questions if time allows.

Jake von Slatt is a maker, tinkerer, and all around techno dilettante living and creating just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Jake is interested in the blending of 19th century aesthetics and technology with the modern world and showcases projects of that ilk on his website. While he eschews the temptation to rigidly define the term “Steampunk,” he does know that it has something to do with the intersection of technology and romance.

Steampunk World’s Fair is honored to be able to showcase the Steampunk Roadster, Jake von Slatt’s Last Steampunk Project. [see above link for more information]

In celebration of The Steampunk Workshop’s 10th anniversary, Jake von Slatt created a steam powered vehicle from a 1970s kit car. The car’s construction has been documented on such things as the PBS show Make: Television and has been featured in such things as WCVB’s Chronicle and SPACE TV’s Fanboy Confessional.

When Amy Wilder discovered the Steampunk scene at DragonCon in 2010, she quickly found that, like a Dickensian Orphan, she wanted more. It seems more is definitely what she got, as she is now one of the top Steampunk models in the U.S., appearing in publications such as Obscurae, Surreal Beauty, and Clockwork, as well as reaching almost iconic status in her work with Brute Force Studios.

Not content with rocking the Steampunk world, she has achieved success in the world of mainstream modeling as well, most recently working with the Black Tape Project. When not gallivanting around the country taking pictures, she enjoys tea, bird watching, and the occasional book. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with four ridiculous cats.

This could be you! (With looooooots of classes and practice. Start now with Azkadelia at SPWF!)

Mad Hatter Aerial Demo Classes

Ever wanted to try what The Mad Hattress does, or maybe you want to try something new?
Maybe it’s a friends birthday and you don’t know what to get them while at SPWF?!?
Whatever the reason why not try a Aerial Demo Class with the Mad Hattress herself.

Demos will be 30 minutes in length and are 100% interactive. Participants must be 18 or over, or 16 and over with parental supervision. Please wear comfy yoga like clothes you are comfortable going upside down in.
Class with take place at ground level but we will play with some basic skills in the fabric and of course some spinning about and flipping upside down.

We’re going to be on the hit TV show Cake Boss (link has sound!) — they’re going to make the most creative Steampunk cake you ever saw!

Want your chance to be on the show? We need a small group of very dressed up (doesn’t have to be fancy/high class, just has to be really eye-catching and exciting!) people with great energy who want to eat the cake!

REQUIREMENTS: It’s on Saturday. You’ll need to be in the Courtyard early, at 3:30, for an estimated film time of 4:15. If it’s raining, don’t worry – bring an umbrella!

TO GET YOUR CHANCE TO ENTER:

You MUST buy or have bought at least one weekend pass to The Steampunk World’s Fair by ten p.m. EST on Sunday, April 30th.

Post a picture of yourself, in the Steampunk garb you hope to wear (or a variation of it) to your Facebook status, Facebook page, or other social media. Post this text: “I’m going to The Steampunk World’s Fair – www.SteampunkWorldsFair.com!” You can play with the text a bit if you want; basically, say you’re going, and give the link.

I will reply to ALL emails unless the response is SO big that I get overwhelmed; if I do, I’ll post about it in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323705873173/. I highly recommend joining the group (but if you don’t, it won’t be held against you!) They’ve told us “about 30 people”. We obviously don’t control who they decide to film. We DO control who gets to eat the cake, so if you’re selected, you get cake! At least, until the cake runs out. We think it’ll be big enough for 25. We’ll be giving out 25 tickets.

Again, tickets do NOT guarantee that you’ll end up on camera, but we do EXPECT that if you’re in the lucky 30, you’ve got a very good chance of being on camera. Bring your high energy and be ready to be excited!

Children’s Programming returns to The Steampunk World’s Fair in 2017 under the slightly wacky guidance of our own fabulous Galia!

Locations for events are subject to change prior to the start of Steampunk World’s Fair. Please keep an eye here for updates until then!

Start Time

End Time

Title

Description

Location

Friday

6pm

7pm

Make a Flying Hot Air Balloon

Using household items, we will experiment with the power of heat, air, and physics to make our very own, absolutely flyable, hot air balloons!

Courtyard
Patio

8pm

9pm

Spooky Stories & S’mores

Make s’mores and quiver in fear as we read terrifying and horrible spooky stories!

Courtyard Patio

Saturday

10am

11am

Dirigible Safety Test

Something has gone terribly wrong! Your airship has malfunctioned and is plummeting rapidly towards the earth! Will the passengers survive?!
Using household materials, construct a container which will protect a raw egg from cracking when it hits the ground.

Courtyard
Patio

11am

12pm

Mischief Making

Learn how to play pranks, trick your parents, and sneak around causing trouble!

Courtyard
Grasslands

12pm

1pm

Origami Class and Japonism

Fold small pieces of paper into intricate objects while learning about the Victorian craze for Japanese culture!Adults welcome!

Courtyard
Patio

1pm

2pm

Capture the Flag

Run! Chase! Grab! Steal! Show your prowess on the field of glorious battle by snatching small strips of fabric and defending your land!

Courtyard
Grasslands

2pm

3pm

Create a Pirate/Explorer

Part I – Use your excellent imagination to come up with an explorer or pirate character, and draw them!

Courtyard
Patio

3pm

5pm

Device Creation

Need a new robot companion? An energizing ray hat? A magnetic snorgifer?

Come to device creation and turn everyday junk into your next technological marvel!

Courtyard
Patio

5pm

7pm

Kid’s Scavenger Hunt

Run around the convention and find as many list items as possible, as quickly as possible, to earn prizes, glory, and some really cool stories.

This scavenger hunt will use an app, so at least one team member must have a smart phone.

This event starts at the patio, but could take you to many other places at the Fair!

Courtyard
Patio

5:30pm

8:30pm

Adult’s Scavanger Hunt

Run around the convention and find as many list items as possible, as quickly as possible, to earn prizes, glory, and some really cool stories.

This scavenger hunt will use an app, so at least one team member must have a smart phone.

Courtyard
Patio

6pm

7pm

DIY Treasure Map

Part II – Now make a treasure map for your explorer to use!

Courtyard
Patio

Sunday

10am

11am

Jewelry Making

Come make pretty steampunk jewelry!

Boardroom C

11am

12pm

Make Your Own Compass

More fun with household objects! We will make a functional, working compass to guide you through adventures, peril, and being quite lost!

Boardroom C

1pm

2pm

Bubble Art

You are ENCOURAGED to blow bubbles with a straw – and you’ll make beautiful art with it!

This class is recommended for children under 8 – older kids may find it boring.